An American Association of University Professors survey of faculty in southern states, now including Oklahoma, reveals growing concerns about political influence in university curriculum.
Of the survey’s 2,763 responses, which was conducted by state AAUP chapters across 13 states, 41 Oklahoma professors submitted input. Respondents were not asked to disclose which university they were affiliated with or academic discipline.
A log of responses from Oklahoma professors shows 64% of respondents reported they would not recommend working in Oklahoma to colleagues or graduate students.
Nine of 40 reported applying to a teaching job out of state since 2024. Of those nine respondents, some report
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